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Friendly visitor needed for an 89-year-old neighbor in San Francisco

Lin lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States1,358 views
Qiang Liang Wei
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San Francisco
I'm writing for my neighbor Lin, who's 89. Lin lives alone in San Francisco, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives 651 kilometers away. Lin loves birdwatching, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Saturday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. Thank you for reading my story.
effort
1 hour a week
format
In person in San Francisco
skills
kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Tarun S. Awasthi 🇮🇳

    I live about 4 km from San Francisco. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need!

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  • Tanvi K. Walia

    Sending good thoughts, Qiang. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

    • Sevgi Yılmaz

      So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Thinking of San Francisco.

      • Joseph M. MurphyPhoto verified

        Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 16 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

        • Victor Hamisi Okello

          Sending love, Qiang. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 9 people at work.

          • Tong Xia Zhong

            Wishing you the best, Qiang. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours.

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